Logansport, IN - Hollis "Fletch" Helms, 98, of Logansport, passed away in his home on July 9, 2025, at 2:40 a.m.

Born Nov. 16, 1926, in Cass County, to the late Ross and Ruth (Winegardner) Helms. On Feb. 18, 1950, in Mexico, Indiana, he married Gladys E. Kidd, who preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2014.

Hollis was retired from Select Seed Company, was a former farmer in Carroll County and had also worked for Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op. He graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1945 before joining the Army, and served his country for two years. He was a member of the Miami Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time in Florida, mushroom hunting and fishing in Minnesota. Hollis was a big fan of Purdue, Pacers, Colts and the Cubs. He at one time served as Sergeant of the Capital Police, and protected President Truman during his travels between the Capital and the Pentagon.

Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Ann Helms, Logansport; one son, Dale A. (Mary) Helms, Lafayette; two sisters, Elsie Strasser, Logansport, Lois Bowers, Rochester; two granddaughters, Cassie (John) Gasser, Delphi, Kari (Allen) Gerth, Fishers; three grandsons, Christopher Helms, Delphi, Ryan (Megan) Helms, Lafayette, Matt (Jackie) Helms, Lafayette; 10 great-grandchildren, Hudson Helms, Marley Helms, Bailey Gasser, Jordyn Gasser, Cayden Gasser, Emma Helms, Hayden Helms, Zach Gerth, Tyler Gerth and Benny Hollis Helms.

Hollis was also preceded in death by one son, Dana Helms; four sisters; and three brothers.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the Gundrum Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Marcellino officiating. A burial will follow in Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from noon until the time of services on Saturday in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Guardian Angel Hospice Foundation.

You may sign Hollis's guest book, and send condolences online to the family at www.gundrumcares.com.